News for 'gandhiji'

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A Delhi police team on Saturday visited the residence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to enquire about an incident in which some policemen had sought details of his appearance in a case of alleged profiling.

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

If you want to write a letter to Mahatma Gandhi, then here is your chance. At the Metro Boulevard on Mahatma Gandhi road, Bengaluru, one will now see a post box in which anyone could drop in a letter to Gandhiji.

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ahmedabad's cultural scene would not have gone beyond the garba, but for Mrinalini Sarabhai's pioneering efforts.

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Don't fear standing with industrialists, my intentions clean: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

He congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government and industrialists for their commitment for development.

Et tu, Natwar!

Et tu, Natwar!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

How seriously should we take Natwar Singh's book? Indeed how seriously should all such memoirs and autobiographies be taken? The answer, I imagine, depends on the intent. If the authors are merely settling scores, as many think Natwar Singh is, future historians would be entitled to ignore such autobiographies. But if there is no mens rea (guilty mind), so to speak, these books must be taken seriously, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

NYT edit asks Modi to break deafening silence on religious intolerance

NYT edit asks Modi to break "deafening silence" on religious intolerance

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'It gives the impression that he either cannot or does not wish to control the fringe elements.' the NYT said.

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

FULL TEXT of President's R-Day address to the nation

FULL TEXT of President's R-Day address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President talked about demonetisation, electoral reforms and disruptions in Parliament.

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'In the first elections, Hindutva forces got only 6% of the votes and won only 10 seats.' 'It was a great defeat for them.' 'They have held that grouse against Nehru since then.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'This country belongs to each of us and to all of us -- every group and every community, every region and every identity.'

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Patel was 'unquestionably' first-rank leader of freedom movement: Jaitley

Patel was 'unquestionably' first-rank leader of freedom movement: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Sardar Patel was "unquestionably" the freedom movement's first-rank leader and the largest credit for shaping the current geography of India goes to him despite which he was "not officially glamourised", senior minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.

Served with love: Pakistan food chain offers free meals to Indians

Served with love: Pakistan food chain offers free meals to Indians

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Latif's free-meal offer to Indians went into effect last week and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

No more memorials in bungalows: Govt

No more memorials in bungalows: Govt

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

No government bungalow in Delhi will henceforth be converted into any memorial, the Union Cabinet decided on Saturday, weeks after a row over Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's demand for making his official residence a memorial of his father and former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

Why one can't be an RSS pracharak and a disciple of Patel simultaneously

Why one can't be an RSS pracharak and a disciple of Patel simultaneously

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Utkarsh Mishra explains what Sardar Patel thought and said about the RSS.

Let contentious issues not distract us: Prez in I-Day address

Let contentious issues not distract us: Prez in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Touching upon a range of issues, the President also said women were entitled to a life of their choice and security to fulfil their potential, amid concerns over their privacy and safety.

'We're celebrating Modi becoming prime minister'

'We're celebrating Modi becoming prime minister'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Americans understand India as an emerging superpower, they do not understand that we'd already arrived.' Indian-American actor Akshay Kapoor, on what to expect at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Ganga Talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius, and offered prayers at the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

For biographers, Gandhi as father was a mixed bag

For biographers, Gandhi as father was a mixed bag

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

While historian Ramachandra Guha and Iranian-Canadian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo believe Gandhi was less than the perfect father, author Sandhya Mehta treads a more middle path.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Gandhi is inspiration in dealing with intolerance in the US, says White House

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

He, however, did not name any particular religion

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'You should raise your voice even at the cost of being called a deshdrohi. 'This country is built because of the raising of voices of the people and no one can silence such voices,' says Kannan Gopinathan who resigned from the IAS to protest against revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir.

Varanasi vignettes: Modi, Modi everywhere

Varanasi vignettes: Modi, Modi everywhere

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Sumit Bhattacharya paradrops into the eastern Uttar Pradesh temple city to find it enjoying its moment in the national sun.

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Gandhi attacked Modi and the BJP while latching on to the bribery allegation made by Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti.

CWC authorises Rahul Gandhi to forge alliances with like-minded parties

CWC authorises Rahul Gandhi to forge alliances with like-minded parties

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday chaired his first meeting of the newly constituted Congress Working Committee two days after the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha which the Opposition lost.

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year.

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When the story of Elections 2019 is told by an independent writer, the BJP's role in lowering electoral standards will be etched in indelible ink,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Never blamed RSS as a body for Gandhi's killing: Rahul to SC

Never blamed RSS as a body for Gandhi's killing: Rahul to SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The bench noted that the Congress leader had filed an affidavit in the Bombay high court while seeking quashing of the defamation complaint against him stating that, at an election rally, he had not blamed the RSS as an institution for the assassination of Gandhi but a person associated with it.

Do you want a 'govt of dharnas', Amit Shah asks Delhi

Do you want a 'govt of dharnas', Amit Shah asks Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The BJP president said "lies" of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal have been "exposed".

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The nation on Friday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 146th birth anniversary.